Brother International Corporation has continued to impress buyers with its latest range of multi-function printers. Brother calls them multi-function center (MFC). The latest in the quiver are MFC-465CN, MFC-685CW and MFC-885CW.

The latest models of Brother printers use Brother patented Innobella inks. The prints are claimed to display true colours as in the image and are also durable. These line of printers use four cartridge system, individual cartridges are to be replaced for the colour that runs out.

All three printers come with an integrated Ethernet capability being capable of connecting to networks. This would enable them to be shared on a network seamlessly. The MFC-685CW and MFC-885CW also include an additional wireless networking technology enabled with 802.11b/g technology.

The top two models contain a fully functional LCD screen for editing and reviewing images before printing. The MFC-685CW has a 3.3″ screen while the MFC-885CW is fitted with a 4.4″ LCD screen. The widescreen also helps in on-screen help topics and scrolling through menu options. The photo enhancement capabilities include auto correct, skin tone enhancement, scenery enhancement, red eye removal, photo conversion to monochrome and sepia.

Here are some prominent features:

MFC-465CN…NETWORK (ETHERNET) READY

* Print speeds of up to 30ppm black and 25ppm color
* 2.0″ flip-up color LCD display with photo enhance capabilities
* Photo bypass tray that holds up to 20 sheets of 4″ x 6″ glossy paper without removing the 100 sheets of standard paper
* Network-Ready built-in Ethernet interface(2) (share print, scan, fax and media card access)

MFC-685CW…NETWORK & WIRELESS-READY
Includes all of the features of the MFC-465CN plus:

* Wide 3.3″ color LCD display
* Ethernet-ready and built-in 802.11b/g interfaces(2)
* Built-in Message Center(R) features includes…
* Digital Answering Machine (stores up to 29 minutes)
* Full Duplex Speakerphone
* Convenient Telephone Handset

MFC-885CW…WIRELESS-READY FOR PRINTING & TELEPHONE
Includes all of the features of the MFC-685CW plus:

* Wide 4.2″ color LCD display
* 5.8 GHz digital cordless handset
* Expandable to a total of 4 handsets

All three models are available in the market. The MFC-465CN costs £75, MFC-685CW costs £100 and MFC-885CW has a price tag of £125.

via Digital Camera Review